Re: concrete slabs for healthy SB housing

[Joel Peters <airmusic@netup.cl>]

At 06:09 AM 1/28/97 -0700, Jorg O. wrote:
>
>We try to use concrete without air entrainment agents, plasticizers, water
>reducers, etc. to reduce the outgassing into energy-efficient, passive
>solar and healthy housing, including SB housing. We use water for curing
>rather than chemical spray. Ordering concrete without admixtures reduces
>costs significantly. However, this design/build strategy depends on the
>specific details of the project. Check it out if this is appropriate for
>your project.


Jorg,

I'd like to hear more about the toxicity of the outgassing from these
additives, if you have further info.

Joel